Magistrate Li knew that this was the limit of the officials and gentry, and it would be of no use whatever he said, so he did not speak again. In the past, he had always been at a disadvantage in disputes with Mr. He, but this time he took advantage, which made him very satisfied.

Instead, Mr. He said: "We are just the people, and the Lord of the Palace represents the government. We don't know how to reward the righteous. Please make it clear, so that we can publicize the generosity of the Lord in public, so that the people can see it."

Magistrate Li, who had been so proud just now, suddenly looked stunned, a little embarrassed.

The treasury was empty, and it would be difficult to get out the remaining silver reward, and I had no choice. But the people were nearby, and I couldn't talk about these scandals, and I didn't want to be despised by the squire. In embarrassment, I couldn't help but treat Master Wang slightly.

Feeling dissatisfied, he glared back at Mr. Wang fiercely.

Master Wang has been following Magistrate Li for a long time, so he doesn't know what he means.

I couldn't help but sigh secretly when I thought about how hard I worked and how much I cared about the prince, but he was still so unkind and unjust.

But it is a matter of being a counselor and being loyal to the emperor.

He could only step forward and signal to Magistrate Li to pay attention, saying: "Since we don't have money, we can make up for it in other ways."

Magistrate Li thought about it for a while, the clouds on his face disappeared, he stretched out his hand to stroke his beard and said: "Li Yi, you have made such a great contribution when you first settled in Anxin. I am very pleased. If you need anything, just ask."

, I will definitely be satisfied with what I can do.”

This depends on whether Li Yi is on the right track and whether he knows how to choose.

The surrounding squires and people all looked at this young and extraordinary boy, wanting to see what he had to say.

Li Yi had been watching this political fight. From these few sentences, he could see that Li Zhifu was not very deep in the city, but he had a lot of scheming.

The squires headed by Mrs. He obviously didn't take Baoding government seriously. They were arrogant and domineering, so they didn't really buy it.

This is evident from the fierce struggle between government officials and local gentry.

Hearing Magistrate Li ask about him, Li Yi clasped his fists and saluted, saying: "The elders give it to me, but I don't dare to refuse. Li Yi wants whatever the magistrate gives me, and I don't dare to ask for anything."

Li Yi said this, and Magistrate Li couldn't help but secretly recognize the situation and laughed loudly: "In this case, I will reward you by myself. You have just settled down in Anxin, and the food must be insufficient. I will reward you with another five hundred stones of food.

Two hundred taels of silver, fifteen oxen, farm tools, and some pig iron. As for the credit for killing the thieves, Liu Tongzhi, are there any official vacancies in this government?"

Of course Liu Tongzhi, the government official, could sense what Magistrate Li was thinking, and stepped forward and said: "There is currently a vacancy in the Baiyangdian Inspection Department of Anzhou. It was originally responsible for Baiyangdian, a remote and inaccessible place, but in recent years there have been groups of bandits.

It has been a long time since anyone has been willing to take up the post. Li Yi is worthy of this post because of his extraordinary strength."

"In this case, I will recommend Li Yi to be the inspector of Anzhou. If you think of such a capable person, the imperial court will certainly not hesitate to promote him."

The appointment and dismissal of officials are decided by the court. Although Magistrate Li is a fourth-grade official, he does not have the ability to make decisions.

Fortunately, when officials work in a different place, they often fall into the shadow of local powerful officials and officials. The court will usually approve the recommendation of local officials.

Its purpose is to know the fierce power struggle and use it to support the local officials' cronies.

As soon as these words were uttered, both the officials and the people around him started talking about it.

The reason why everyone present was shocked was because although the inspector was only from the ninth rank, he was still considered a court official, which was very different from ordinary people.

Baoding has always been the south gate of the capital, and it has always been a strategic location with a general guard stationed there. The Baoding Anzhou inspection is one level higher than the ordinary inspection. He is a ninth-grade military attaché, and he can command hundreds of soldiers, but

It is considered an official position with real power.

It seems that Fu Zun has spent a lot of money now and is determined to take control of Yongying and use all his strength to make a big impact in Baoding.

Li Yi didn't know much about these official positions. When he saw everyone around him, he was surprised and knew that it was a big official position.

He doesn't care what kind of official he becomes, as long as he can run Anxin well so that the villagers can live a good life.

I thought about kneeling down to say thank you and go back to Anxin as soon as possible. There are a lot of people here who are very verbose and have so many rules, so how can Anxin farm and dig canals so happily?

The onlookers also looked at the young Li Yi with envy, never expecting that he would have such an opportunity at such a young age. In their eyes, this was an opportunity that could change his life's destiny with just one sentence.

"You haven't thought about it yet?" Li Wensheng said.

Li Yi raised his head and looked at Magistrate Li, seeing a slight smile in his eyes and being very kind to him.

But he didn't have a good impression of Li Wensheng, but he also knew that he wanted to bribe him.

The foundation of Anxin's refugees is still shallow, so it is always good to have a prefect to make the decision. He calmed down and said straightly: "I'll report back to the prefect, I've thought about it."

"Oh, tell me."

Everyone is a secret master. It's really quick to manage a talented person so easily. You must know that in ancient society, it doesn't matter who you are favored by, it doesn't matter which party you are from, especially in the court.

As long as Li Yi received the favor from the Fu Zun, he would be considered a faction of the Fu Zun, and he would part ways with the local officials and gentry in Baoding and become hostile.

Just when Li Yi opened his mouth to agree, the magistrate Wang next to him suddenly took a step forward and said: "Master, I think this matter should be carefully considered before letting Li Zhuangshi decide."

No one expected that Magistrate Wang would suddenly come out to object. They were all stunned, wanting to see what this insignificant magistrate wanted to say.

Magistrate Li, who had been smiling just now, had a serious expression on his face. He looked at Magistrate Wang with squinted eyes and asked, "What did Hideyoshi say? Tell me.

The tone is slightly cold, which shows that the heart is not deep, and the joy and anger are independent of the color.

Wang Zhixian has been oppressed by Magistrate Li for three years. Of course he knows that his immediate boss is narrow-minded and will retaliate, but in order to accommodate the new refugees, he has to bite the bullet and speak out.

"Master, last time we summoned Li Yi, Li Yi said that he loved reading when he was young. Although his family was poor, he often consulted social studies masters. The lower official thought that if Li Yi wanted to pursue an official career, why not take the opportunity to study for the imperial examination?

On the right path. When the time comes, Li Yi will be able to express his gratitude to the Lord for his support."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned. Unexpectedly, Wang Zhixian would use these as an excuse to prevent the governor from accepting Yongying for his own use.

After Magistrate Li recovered, he remained silent for a long time.

The purpose of his generous reward to Li Yi was to use Yong's income for his own use. But what Wang Zhixian said was extremely reasonable. But whether Li Yi is a good student in studying, even if he leaps over the dragon's gate, this kind of support is not

I don’t know how long it will take to get a return.

With a long sigh, Magistrate Li looked at Li Yi, paused, and asked: "Li Yi, what do you think about what Magistrate Wang said? Should you focus on the imperial examination, or should you take up this existing official position?"

In fact, Li Yi was confused. He didn't want to be an official at all, and he never thought about studying. Now, he just wants to be with the villagers, helping them to eat and live a good life.

At this time, Wang Zhixian stood up unusually and said: "Li Yi, the inspection responsibilities are important. You have to arrest bandits and guard the main roads. You have to think about it."

"Wang Zhixian, be careful what you say." Zhifu Li suddenly spoke and glared at Wang Zhixian.

After taking a look at the angry Magistrate Li, regardless of what the squires who were watching the show said about his stupidity, Magistrate Wang sighed inwardly and retreated.

"Li Yi, how do you choose? Make a decision quickly. I don't have time to waste time with you here." Magistrate Li's tone also became unkind.

Master Wang stood aside and watched anxiously, knowing that Fu Zun's Yang Qi skills were still too weak, and he couldn't hold back his anger after such a slight disturbance.

On the other hand, Mrs. He and other local squires stood aside and watched the show, with expressions on their faces as if they were watching a show.

"This... I am willing to stay in Anxin to study." Li Yi was a little upset, thinking that there were many rules and regulations in being an official, so it was better to stay in Anxin and be free.

I don’t want to be an official because I’m afraid of trouble. If the people around me hear this reason, they will probably vomit blood in anger.

In a strictly hierarchical feudal society, becoming a privileged upper class has always been a dream of the common people. In ancient times, so many people studied hard and worked hard for decades, didn’t they just want to get rid of their white bodies and become the privileged class?

The people around him looked at Li Yi, pointing and talking, and occasionally heard words like "idiot" and "idiot".

"Then let's do it this way." Magistrate Li waved his sleeves to stop Li Yi from continuing.

Li Yi, a commoner, refused his kindness, which was the same as hiding his face from him in public, which made him very angry.

Li Wensheng shook off everyone with a solemn expression, took a step forward, and walked in front of the people.

He looked around and said solemnly: "The Baiyang thieves gather people as thieves. They often raise troops to loot, kill our soldiers and civilians, and steal my money and food. They are really full of evil. Today, Anxin Li Yizhi fought against the Baiyangdian thieves and killed hundreds of thieves. The leader of the thieves was a black panther."

They have already been executed, which is really satisfying. I will send troops to exterminate the other villains in the future, so that everything will be cleared up and peace will be restored to everyone."

The wealthy gentry beside him nodded.

They have already discussed this matter with Li Wensheng. Their intention is to take advantage of this good opportunity to severely injure the thieves and continue to send troops to conquer the thieves to prevent them from plundering their manor again.

When the time comes, I send my servants to join the battle and join forces with the officers and soldiers. The momentum will definitely increase, and I will be able to deal with the rabble of thieves and bandits with ease.

When someone in the government gets political achievements, when officers and soldiers get military honors, and when oneself can get rid of serious worries, it is naturally very good.

The people nearby heard that the government government was going to start cracking down on thieves again. Some wealthy businessmen were overjoyed, but more villagers didn't buy it.

Among the bandits in Baiyangdian, there are not only ruthless bandits who cause trouble, but also righteous bandits who eliminate violence, rob the rich and give to the poor. Many villagers have heard of these.

However, the officers and soldiers were wiped out, with more defeats and fewer victories, so there was nothing to look forward to.
Chapter completed!